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Join All The Right Movies for an in-depth analysis of David Lean’s classic The Bridge on the River Kwai. Our movie podcast breaks down the 1957 World War II film that won seven Academy Awards and remains one of cinema’s great war movies.

We cover three stories about the classic. First, we explore the chaotic film production in Sri Lanka, David Lean’s obsessive directing style, and the controversial screenplay credit dispute that rocked Hollywood. Second, we analyse the filmmaking craft – from the massive practical bridge construction to Alec Guinness’s Oscar-winning performance and Lean’s epic cinematography. Finally, we examine the film’s narrative about Colonel Nicholson’s dangerous pride and the psychological drama that unfolds in this prisoner-of-war story.

Through structured segments including The Director, The Cast, and The Crew, our movie review podcast reveals how The Bridge on the River Kwai became both a box office phenomenon and a complex meditation on honor, duty, and wartime madness. Perfect for film students, movie buffs, and anyone interested in classic Hollywood cinema.

This long-form movie podcast episode is part of our ongoing series telling the story of Hollywood one film at a time through detailed movie analysis and film history discussion.

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